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Engine - 3.0L V6 - VIN [U,1 & 2]: Specifications Mercury Sable III

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Crankcase Capacity

Oil capacity is 4.5 qts. (4.26L) with filter.

Oil Pressure Specifications

Normal oil pressure is 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm 2 ) at 3000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolts24 (32)
A/C Compressor Manifold-To-Compressor15 (20)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolt39-53 (53-72)
Belt Idler Pulley35 (48)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt41-51 (56-69)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut23-28 (31-38)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt92-122 (125-165)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt35 (47)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 159 (80)
Step 2Loosen One Full Turn
Step 333-41 (45-56)
Step 463-73 (85-99)
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt30-41 (41-56)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt18 (25)
EGR Tube37 (50)
Engine Front Support-To-Crossmember Nut73-97 (99-131)
Engine Mount-To-Chassis Bolt52-79 (70-107)
Engine Mount-To-Engine Bracket Bolt52-79 (70-107)
Exhaust Bracket Nut & Bolt30 (40)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt15-22 (20-30)
P/S & Generator Bracket Studs35 (48)
Fan Clutch-To-Water Pump Nut (2)30-100 (41-135)
Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt20-30 (27-41)
Flywheel Bolt54-64 (73-87)
Ignition Coil-To-Cylinder Head35 (47)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (3)
Step 111 (15)
Step 219-24 (26-33)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt55-62 (75-84)
Oil Pump Bolt30-40 (41-55)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
Upper30-46 (41-62)
Lower18-24 (24-33)
Power Steering Line Bracket Bolt
At Water Pump20 (27)
At Engine Mount7 (10)
Power Steering Line-To- Pump20 (27)
Rear Mount-To-Crossmember Nut59-79 (80-107)
Rear Mount-To-Transmission Bolt59-79 (80-107)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1(4)
Step 220-28 (27-38)
Starter Bolt16-21 (22-28)
Timing Chain Cover-To-Block
6-mm Bolt(5)
8-mm Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Transaxle
Lower Transaxle bolts45 (61)
To Right Engine Mount45 (61)
Top Side bolts45 (61)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Upper Spindle-To-Control Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt27-37 (37-50)
Water Pump Pulley18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt72-96 (8-12)
Coolant Reservoir89 (10)
Fuel Rail Bolt72-96 (8-12)
Oil Pan Bolt84-120 (10-14)
Spark Plug108-168 (9-20)
Throttle Cable Bracket-To-Throttle Body53 (6)
Valve Cover Bolt84-120 (10-14)
Water Pump Bolt (6)72-96 (8-12)
(1) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №5) (2) Left-hand thread. (3) Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №4) (4) Tighten to 84-96 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m). (5) Tighten to 72-96 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m). (6) Apply sealant to designated bolts. (Схема №6)
(1)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №5)
(2)Left-hand thread.
(3)Tighten bolts in sequence. (Схема №4)
(4)Tighten to 84-96 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).
(5)Tighten to 72-96 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m).
(6)Apply sealant to designated bolts. (Схема №6)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement182 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.50" (89.0 mm)
Stroke3.14" (79.8 mm)
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Fuel SystemSFI
Horsepower @ RPM140 @ 4800
Torque Ft. Lbs. @ RPM165 @ 3250

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.004-.008 (.10-.20)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.5190-2.5198 (63.983-64.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.036)
Allowable.0008-.0023 (.020-.058)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter2.1253-2.1261 (53.983-54.003)
Journal Out-Of-Round(1) .0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0010-.0014 (.025-.036)
Allowable.0009-.0027 (.023-.069)
(1) Specification is per 1" (25 mm) of area. Total not to exceed .0006" (.015 mm).
(1)Specification is per 1" (25 mm) of area. Total not to exceed .0006" (.015 mm).

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Pin Bore.9096-.9112 (23.104-23.144)
Crankpin Bore2.250-2.251 (57.15-57.18)
Center-To-Center Length5.530-5.533 (140.46-140.54)
Maximum Bend(1) .0016 (.041)
Maximum Twist(1) .003 (.08)
Side Play.006-.014 (.15-.36)
(1) Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).
(1)Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons (1)
Clearance.0012-.0022 (.030-.056)
Diameter
Red3.5025-3.5031 (89.962-89.979)
Blue3.5035-3.5041 (88.988-89.004)
Yellow3.5045-3.5051 (89.014-89.030)
Pins
Diameter.9119-.9124 (23.162-23.175)
Piston Fit.0002-.0005 (.005-.013)
Rod FitPress Fit
Rings
No. 1 & 2
End Gap.010-.020 (.25-.50)
Side Clearance.0016-.0037 (.041-.095)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.010-.049 (.25-1.25)
Side ClearanceSnug Fit
(1) Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
(1)Pistons are color-coded on dome of pistons. For correct piston selection, see FITTING PISTONS in CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.50 (89.0)
Maximum Taper.002 (.05)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.002 (.05)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1) .003 (.08)
(1) Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.
(1)Specification is within a 6" (152 mm) area. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle44°
Head Diameter1.57" (40 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.795 mm)
Stem Diameter.3126-.3134" (7.940-7.960 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle44°
Head Diameter1.30" (33.0 mm)
Minimum Margin.0313" (.794 mm)
Stem Diameter.3121-.3129" (7.927-7.948 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.84" (46.7 mm)
Installed Height1.65-1.74" (42.0-44.2 mm)
Out-Of-Square.078" (1.98 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Pressure
Valve Closed65 @ 1.58 (30 @ 40.1)
Valve Open180 @ 1.16 (82 @ 29.5)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1) .003" (.08 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.06-.08" (1.5-2.0 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout.003" (.08 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D..3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0010-.0027 (.025-.069 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D..3433-.3443" (8.720-8.745 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance.0015-.0032" (.038-.081 mm)
(1) Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (.25 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.
(1)Maximum cylinder head wear limit is .010" (.25 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head thickness.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bearing I.D.2.0094-2.0104 (51.039-51.064)
End Play (Max.).007 (.18)
Journal Diameter2.0074-2.0084 (50.988-51.013)
Journal Runout.002 (.05)
Lobe Lift.26 (6.60)
Lobe Wear Limit.005 (.13)
Oil Clearance.001-.003 (.03-.08)

CAMSHAFT

VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter.8752-.8767 (22.230-22.268)
Collapsed Lifter Clearance.088-.189 (2.24-4.80)
Lifter Diameter.874 (22.20)
Oil Clearance.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)

VALVE LIFTERS

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